On-Screen, Paul Rudd's Evolution

Paul Rudd is best known for roles like "Anchorman's" randy reporter Brian Fantana or the lovelorn David in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." But he doesn't quite see himself as a comedian.

"I hear people sometimes describe me as a comedic actor and I'm like, I'm not," Mr. Rudd, 44 years old, said. His dramatic performances include his recent Broadway turn in Craig Wright's "Grace," as well as Baz...